Mining Engineer at Sotta Mining Corporation Limited

Mining Engineer at Sotta Mining Corporation Limited

Mining Engineer

Sotta Mining Corporation Limited

Position: Mining Engineer Reports to: Senior Mining Engineer Duty Station: Nyanzaga Site, Sengerema District, Mwanza Contract Duration: 24 Months

Position Purpose The Mining Engineer supports safe, efficient open-pit mining in line with the SMCL MMP by preparing short-term mine plans, pit designs and production schedules, monitoring execution, and providing technical support to Operations, Drill & Blast and Mine Geology. The role works closely with the mining contractor and internal Operations, Drill & Blast and Mine Geology teams to ensure plans are practical, understood and aligned with production, cost and HSE targets.

Roles and Responsibilities

Actively promote SMCL HSE standards in all planning and field activities.
Participate in risk assessments, JHAs, inspections and incident / near miss reporting.
Ensure designs, schedules and instructions comply with legal, environmental and community obligations.
Provide day-to-day technical guidance and coaching to junior engineers and technicians as required.
Prepare practical short-term pit designs, staging consistently with the MMP and LOM plan.
Develop and maintain daily, weekly and monthly production schedules (ore, waste, drill & blast, haulage).
Contribute to drill & blast designs and documentation for safe, effective blasting.
Issue clear dig plans, loading plans and haulage instructions to support ore routing, ROM pad and WRD management.
Track plan vs actual performance (tonnes, BCM, strip ratio, fleet productivity, drill & blast results) and recommend corrective actions.
Collect, validate and store production and contractor data to support end-of-month and management reporting.

Qualifications & Licences

BSc Mining Engineering or other technical degree related to mining.
Valid driving licence.
At least 3 years of experience in open pit mining.

How to Apply

Send a covering letter together with your detailed CV and certificates to hrtanzania@perseusmining.com

Company address: HR Manager, Sotta Mining Corporation Limited, P.O. Box 434, Mwanza

Deadline for applications is 17th March 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.